How to install laminate on stairs // Step by step for beginners
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 1 июн 2024
- This is something that probably scares people more than it needs to. It can seem really intimidating at first, and can be a little meticulous, but isn't actually all that difficult if you take your time. I'll show you how to do it, and even some things to look out for along the way.
Help support the channel and the things I can show by using the links below, it costs nothing to use them, but helps me out so I can help you!
Get the Freshest CA Super glues in the market at Starbond (bit.ly/2KPcQTa)
Use Code CANADIYAN at checkout for a discount!
- Tools/Materials Used (affiliate)
For Canadian Buyers:
Construction Adhesive - amzn.to/36eUlQp
Caulking Gun - amzn.to/2HFYy5u
Putty Knife - amzn.to/36lEsYF
Wood Filler - amzn.to/3cDmGRu
For USA Buyers:
Construction Adhesive - amzn.to/2S9YsVO
Caulking Gun - amzn.to/2G0o9pr
Putty Knife - amzn.to/3jdjm29
Wood Filler - amzn.to/3cEOo0a
**************************************
Jesse Does DIY links:
🛠Email: jessedoesdiy@gmail.com
🛠Project Plans: jessedoesdiy.etsy.com
🛠Instagram: canadiyan_j...
🛠Instructables: www.instructables.com/member/...
Other Channel with Slade:
/ @jessefleming9763
0:00 Introduction
0:21 Select and acclimate your flooring
0:33 Remove old flooring and smooth
1:12 Remove overhang and flush up
3:17 Top step stair nosing prep
5:11 Measure and install tread
7:41 Measure and install risers
10:46 Prep and install nosing
13:32 Finishing touches 
Хобби
![Eminem - Houdini [Official Music Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/22tVWwmTie8/mqdefault.jpg)
33 year flooring installer here.. THIS is a PERFECT video!
Thanks very much. I appreciate it!
@@JessedoesDIY 👊🏻
As a professional, do you see just laminate flooring on steps often, or do you feel it is too slippery for stairs, as someone else mentioned. I’m not fond of carpet personally, due to the dust it harbors, but for steps, I did laminate flooring and then a 2’ carpet runner down the middle, for safety purposes only, as the person I installed it for was elderly, and I was concerned with her falling. Didn’t turn out too bad honestly, and she was happy I thought of her safety when I convinced her to go with the runner.
@@PickAUserID I can't even remember last time I seen Laminate on stairs and I would never recommend it. It's just to slippery.
@@19jody72 totally agree. Wasn’t my choice, it was the homeowners, but being the one to install it, I wasn’t going to take the chance liability wise, especially with her age, so I’m glad I was able to talk her into the carpet runner. The only stairs I ever put laminate on to date, and the last for sure. lol.
Seemed like a difficult project at first. Your video explaining all steps required to properly install the laminate on the stairs helped me decide with confidence to do it on my own. Great video! Thank you very much.
That's awesome! My hope is to teach and inspire and I'm glad your willing to give it a go! Good luck! I'd love to see it when you're done. Thanks for watching
Great job, I am a 45 year flooring veteran, and you drew my attention to detail, keep up the pride of workmanship .
Wow thanks!
If this guy works in your area, HIRE HIM! I have spent 25yrs in flooring & securing a craftsman like this is a find. Well done if you ever need work I could keep you busy every day you want to work, your skill is worth whatever your price is. Great work and attention to detail.
Wow, thanks very much, I appreciate that!
Around town where I live there are quite a few stair shops that specialize in making square nosings out of basically any type of flooring to match the rest of your floor. The back of the nosing is left with the original locking edge so all you do is cut a plank to complete the depth of your tread and boom! your tread is perfectly flush, perfectly color matched and you can order your desired nose overhang.
Also I’d definitely recommend to use a more heavy duty adhesive that doesn’t dry hard and cracks like wood glue
I learned about these local options too that my flooring dealer made me aware of. The only problem is that this doesn’t work well for laminate and vinyl. The mitered edges that are necessary inevitably end up with super sharp corners (which will also be fragile) or gaps with exposed MDF below the finished surface. The sales guy agreed this isn’t ideal for laminate/vinyl because you have to address this gap with a commercial-grade wax crayon to match the finish.
This does work really well, however, for engineered hardwood floors. Especially ones with thick enough of a veneer. You can even route out a tiny round-overed edge and it would be perfect.
For laminate/vinyl, not so much.
@@mrvvoo
That’s actually very surprising to me. What city are you in? I’m in Seattle area and the shop that I use makes them out of pretty much every type of flooring including lvp and laminate. And they ease the edges of mitered corners and color match with special blended stain in a way that it looks and feels like a solid piece of material. It sounds like the guys you’re using just aren’t using appropriate tools to manufacture them 🤔
This is one of the most informative step by step guide I have come across for laminated flooring. I can't help but think that this guy really does look like Kevin Owen in WWE!
Thanks, that's what I was going for. Haha that's 1 MMA, 1 WWE, and 1 boxer I look like now
I have a watched a ton of DIY videos. You do a great job walking the entire project with just the right balance. Keep up the good work. Thank you, I am subscribing.
Thanks very much! Thats what I'm trying to do so it's good that it come through. Glad I could help
Love how we have a Canadian using inches, then converting to centimeters instantaneously. Cheers for the great video! Will definitely be a big help for when I tackle these floors/steps here soon.
Lol yeah, it happens all the time. Thanks, glad I could help. Good luck on yours
I'm so glad you posted this video, it was very insightful and you were very thorough with your explanations. The other videos i've seen on RUclips just skipped through most of the processes.
Thanks. I noticed the same thing and was left with questing after watching their videos, so when I made mine I tried to explain literally everything I could think of that somebody might run into. Thanks for watching
Nice job young man. I first started doing laminate flooring on stairs 24 years ago when PERGO laminate flooring was just becoming popular. I remember being a little intimidated on my first set of stairs as I had never done them before in laminate.. Now I can do them in my sleep. They are very simple to do once you get it down.
The only time they get involved is if you have railings and spindles with open stairs on one side or both. This means you have to remove the railings and spindles, hole saw precise holes on the sides of your treads for the spindles to go back in after the tread is installed. You also have to 45 your front and side pieces of stair nose molding very precisely and then put the spindles and railing back together. One wrong hole or cut and you will be pulling your hair out doing the tread over!!!
Is there any other way about going about this with spindles? Is there a way to do this without removing spindles and railing?
You could probably cut a seam if you don’t mind it being visible.
Thank you from Australia. I am about to embark on my own project and you have given me the confidence to begin.
Man that's awesome! Happy to help, good luck on yours!
Real simple straight through no music, one of the best I've seen on RUclips. And at Floor and Decor I ask a contractor and an associate about doing the steps and they went into a diatribe. I like that you used common sense from experience to do your thing. It just made sense and save hundred of dollars the tree and retread crapola they tried to sell me for 20 to 40 dollars a pop plus trying to get it stained to match the laminate. After I watched I said "I knew there was an easier way. Thank BRO. I've subscribed and shared. PEACE.
Awesome, glad I could help! Good luck on yours and welcome to the crew!
Ok, I decided you need to come to Cambridge, Ontario and do my stairs...thanking you in advance...lol
Lol that's quite the jaunt for me. I'll be with you in spirit
Thanks for making the video. It really made installing the laminate much easier and quicker than I was expecting.
Awesome! Glad I could help
Thanks for making this.Clear concise instructions. I'm tackling this on my own and I feel alot more confident after viewing this.Cheers!!
Anytime, glad I could help
I've been trying to decide between vinyl boards or laminate on the stairs. Great job and it now gives me enough information to finally decide how and with what to do with my stairs. Great video!
Thanks
Just subscribed. Normally, I don't comment on videos - but this was such a well done step-by-step guide. I just wanted to say thanks and excellent work! Those stairs turned out amazing
Awesome, thanks I appreciate it. Welcome to the crew
Nice work and good tutorial! I was dreading doing my stairs.
Seems scarier than it is. Just take your time, it isn't a race and you'll get through it
Thank you for putting this out there. I have been looking for this type of DIY for over a year!! Many thanks!
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching
Great post, very descriptive with good photography and narration!!!
great job.i been doing floors 35yrs & ive done it this way many times
Great job my brother specially the way you explaining the whole process is very inspiring...such a calm and relaxing person...i did learn very easy...thank you so much.😊
Awesome! Glad I could help, thanks for watching
Your video was the only one I found that contained exactly all the information I needed to do my install. Great video! I used all of your ideas. Thanks!
That's awesome! Glad I could help out!
Thanks for the video. Very helpful. Amazing how much the anxiety is reduced when you see a great craftsman make it look easy.
Thanks so much! Happy to help
Great job Canelo. Cant wait to see you in the ring next week
Lol thanks
te mamaste but you right he looks like el Canelo Lol
I've been fighting with my stair boosting for a while now. All I needed was the permission to bend the metal rail to help it fit!
Great video! Very thorough and easy to follow!
Anytime, glad I could help!
Great video upload mate! I’m a carpet fitter’s apprentice in the uk and this really did make a lot of sense to me! Eager to take on some laminate stairs now! Thanks
Thanks! Glad I could help, and that it comes across clearly. Good luck!
Good job,calm demo,easy to take in.
It's kinda scary that RUclips knows this exactly what I need to see.
Isn't it though lol hope it helps
Globalist surveillance capitalism sure is great ain't it?
Nah, just there are tons of people like you who are going to do exactly what everyone is doing. We are not special. Even the guys selling these laminates know , way before the internet.
Scary indeed
Agree. I need to do this job and didn't even search for it. RUclips is watching us 🤣
great video, but now homedepot offers cap-a-tread and it saves countless hours on stairs. Check it out if you are watching and wanting to do laminate on stairs! Great video!
cap a tread looks much better too. IMO
Thank you for your video! I installed laminate flooring over a year ago but never did finish the stairs. Your video helped tremendously. Thank you!
No prob! Glad I could help. I actually put mine off for 2 years lol I just kept putting it off. Thanks for watching!
Great video!
I really appreciate you have taken the time to do it. (Canadian living in the US for the past 21 years)
Awesome, thanks so much! Glad I could help
Awesome. Im doing my stairs after my floor’s leftovers
Awesome. Good luck
I would have used acrylic caulk. Dirt will embed into the silicone, making it impossible to clean, where as acrylic will harden and be easily cleanable for its life.
Acrylic will eventually crack, letting water seep in. Silicone will never crack and remain pliable.
@@ericmuller3339 if acrylic caulk cracks, it's because it wasn't applied properly. And silicone will crack, just like acrylic and for the same reason, it will also crack for reasons that acrylic won't. That silicone will eventually be completely embedded with dirt and there will be no way to clean it.
@@keith_dixon
A quick search on acrylic vs silicone will yield a ton of info such as...........
Although acrylic caulking can be used to guard against water penetration, due to its propensity to shrink and distort over time, it is not the best choice.
@@keith_dixon
If both products were applied properly, acrylic will crack a lot sooner than silicone. Read the ton of articles out there.....silicone is always used in wet areas such as bathrooms and kitchens.
this is what i wanna to see...
I'm confused with the stairnose & nosing, now able to understand...
u r marvelous😃 learner from malaysia
Cool! Glad I could help!
This was a really good video! You take your time and you explain all the steps which I really appreciated. For folks that don’t do this for a living information like this is absolutely terrific. Job well done and many many thanks. 👏👏💪
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it and that I could help clear it up
*can you please give us the link for the nail gun you use. thanks!*
I would but you can only get it at Home Depot and they won't let me set up a account yet. It's the Ryobi 18V Airstrike 18 guage brad nailer
@@JessedoesDIY Would this also be a good nailer for baseboards and window trim?
Absolutely. I use it for everything and am very happy with it
@UCn5r9KpuQWeHpHHvFUATmqg *ok. try google it the one he use. good luck on that lol*
Hail Canada! I do some DIY and was thinking about putting laminate on a couple of steps! Yours is one of the best videos for DIY I have ever seen. Excellent job! I will be undertaking this in the next couple of months and will use your video. Just a add on for those looking for a nailer, Porter Cable has a pancake little compressor . If you watch at the big box stores they will have a "special" every year were they have a package deal ovvyhd compressor, stapler, a 16 and a 18 gauge nailer at a great deal. Yes its electric, not battery, but it's a great combo!
Great job man! awesome tools you got there but you need to get a hammer 🤣
Thanks. Lol I have a better one, this one was just closer
Amazing video thanks.
Prayers up for 311 people who had the audacity to dislike a video like this when he took time to make it.
Thanks so much! I appreciate it. I'm just happy to help
I am happy I found your video. I have been trying to figure out how to do this for my stairs. Thanks a million.
Anytime!
IMO this is the best DIY for laminate flooring on stairs. Looks like only Canadian got it right 🇨🇦
I appreciate that! I'm happy I could help
Great video ! Watched lots of tutorial videos after this one , yours is by far the most helpful and reasonable
Thanks! Happy to help
Great work and detail. Finally someone that shows step by step instructions instead of just talking about it.
Thanks! Glad I could help, I appreciate it
Beautiful job you're so smart I'm learning so much from you thank you
Thanks! Glad to help
Much appreciated for the good advice. Installing laminate in basement floor and was contemplating the 13 stairs to the basement. Originally planned to do carpet but may do laminate hoping I have enough left over. Cheers fellow Canuck
That will be a big job. Good luck tho, keep me posted
I very much appreciate this video - you do a very good job of explaining the steps clearly - Bravo!
Thank you! Glad it comes across, that was my hope.
Just fantastic job, professionally done. So detailed. Not easy at all and have learned a lot. Thank you very much.
Thanks very much! Glad I could help
What a great job doing and explaining.
Not everyone can explain how to do this.
Thank you for sharing.
Tha KS very much! Happy to help, thanks for watching
Great video. Especially on the detailed measurement instructions, which are easily overlooked. Thanks!
Anytime, glad I could help!
Great job… I will be using this video!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video. Very helpful. I'm ready to tackle this now!
Thanks, glad it helped! Good luck on yours
Great video, very nice craftsmanship. Always going the extra step to make it work.
Thanks, I appreciate it
Thank you very much. Your method of teaching is absolutely fabulous.
Thanks, glad I could help!
I'll be attempting to do my basement stairs this way. If I remember I'll circle back with an update. This video helped my understanding of how the project should go. I appreciate it!
Anytime, happy to help! Good luck
How’d it go?
When I first started watching the video I swore you were at my house. LOL
I was dreading this part of my upcoming kitchen reno but your video was crystal clear.
Thanks for posting! And yes, I subscribed.
Really? Lol that's funny. Honestly I dreaded it for almost 2 years before I actually tackled it. But it isn't that bad, just take your time. That's awesome! Welcome to the crew
Great job and thank you for sharing your techniques!
Thanks! Glad I could help!
Great video found this very easy to follow, did all my stairs. Thanks for putting it up.
So now I am super pumped. Cheers matey
Anytime, glad I could help!
what a beautiful job , CONGRATS
Thanks!
You make it look so easy and great play-by-play for non-handy person like me. Thank you for the video! You got a new subscriber!
Awesome, thanks! I'm happy to help and glad to have you aboard the crew
Looks great, can't wait to try this on our house! Thanks for the tips!
Thanks! Anytime
One, if not the best tutorial ever in this matter, thank you.
Thanks! Happy to help
Very informative and well explained in details, very inspiring as well. Thank you.
Thanks so much! Happy to help! Thanks for watching
Thanks. This is super helpful. Decided to do my steps because of you.
Cool! Glad I could help. Good luck, if you need help just ask
Thanks my dude! Literally my project for this weekend.
Anytime, happy to help! Good luck on yours
Was wondering how this could be done. Your video answered most of my questions. Thanks!
Anytime!
Woo hoo! I'm glad to see this. My steps to the basement are in need of a upgrade.
Awesome. Good luck!
I think your video is one of the best I've seen on the tube. Very Informational. Thank You sir for your help.
Thanks for watching. Glad I could help
This was a great video. Well explained and detailed. Thank you for this!
Thanks! Happy to help. Thanks for watching
Looks sharp! Good job!
Great detailed video. About to install on 12 stairs. I will use construction adhesive on the nosing to keep it locked in. I also like to use a pin nailer for extra grab. Good job
Thanks. Good luck on yours
Lovely work, thanks for sharing.
Anytime
Wow it looks great!
Thank you for the video!
Thanks, glad you liked it!
excellent job.......great tips for a beginner!
BEAUTIFUL JOB.
GETTING READY AND LEARNING HOW TO PERFORMANCE THIS JOB.
THANKS JELP ME A LOT .
Thanks! Happy to help. Good luck on yours!
Great job. Fantastic video. I have that nailer and it is an incredible value for the money.
you are a true craftsman.
Thank you! I appreciate that. It is a awesome nailer
getting it installed this week hope they do a good of job as you did great video
Thanks! Let's hope
Watched this video like 10x. Thanks for all the details. Really helpful
Anytime
Really nice video, right to the point, thanks for taking the time
Thanks
Really great video. Now I’m ready to start my job. Thx bro!
Anytime, thanks
Awesome. Thank you so much for your detailed process.
Anytime, happy to help!
Thanks... I have 2 steps up from my garage so this works perfectly.
Awesome! Avoid wet feet tho as it may swell the laminate. Something like LVP would be better
Awesome bro, this is what I was looking for. Simple and loooks great
Cool, glad I could help
How I wish all carpenters as bright as you ❤️ great job .. good details for installing.
Thanks so much!
Thank you so much! It is v helpful for first time DIY. Because of your video, I was able to do my stairs.
That's awesome! I'm half I could help and pumped you gave it a go. I'd love to see it and share it
Thanks for the video and tips. Looks great!!
Thanks
Great tutorial. I will be doing this on 13 steps!
Thanks, happy to help. Good luck
Good job 👌 this is exactly what I want and will use this video to show the technicians what I want ✅
Thanks. Glad I could help
Excellent video well explained inspiring confidence.
Thanks! Glad I could help
Thank you sir. Now I can tackle my stair case with your teaching.
Anytime
Nice work and a super-clean finish! (A real improvement) 👍
Thanks! Yeah, it made a huge difference
Yo bro! Thanks so much. I was going to leave the carpet on my stairs leading to my second floor. Didn't realize the laminate would be easy like that thanks so much!
No prob. But I might avoid it on a larger staircase. It may be too slippery depending on the laminate you use. Mine has texture so it's ok, but carpet is safer. Your call
What a nice young man, dad must be proud !
I appreciate it
Really cool, looks great! Nice job sir!
Thanks!
Nice video, very informative. Thank you for sharing!
Anytime, happy to help
Great to watch! Results Look fantastic!
Thanks!
Thank you for this vid. Currently working on my floors and I've been wondering how am I gonna do the stairs when I get there. Now is I know. Very well explained as well. Stairs turned out really well. awesome job!
No prob! Glad I could help. Good luck with it. Send me pics when you're done and I'll feature it if you want
You make it look so easy...I doubt we will get through this as quickly as you did.😃
The outcome is better than speed, take your time
You did very good job. How I wish he use the same idea as you did your stairs. My stairs it isn’t done yet but he didn’t put any glue to prevent squeaking.. my stairs squeak .. hope that easy to re do it but it isn’t easy money wise .
Excellent job and video ! Thank you !
Thank you
One of the best videos I've been watching
Thanks! Happy to help